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AHA Awards and Prizes

The Association recognizes a wide variety of distinguished historical work, which can take the form of an exceptional book in the field, distinguished teaching and mentoring in the classroom, film, or digital projects and resources. Since 1896 the Association has conferred over a thousand awards. The names, publications, and projects of those who received these awards are a catalogue of the best work produced by members of the historical discipline.

Awards for Publications (Books, Articles, Film, and Digital Formats)

TheHerbert Baxter Adams Prize for the best book in European history from Ancient times to 1815 (even years), and from 1815 through the 20th century (odd years)—the entry must be the author’s first substantial book

TheJames Harvey Robinson Prize for the teaching aid that has made the most outstanding contribution to the teaching and learning of history in any field for public or educational purposes (biennial; next award year 2018)

The Dorothy Rosenberg Prize for the most distinguished work on the history of the Jewish diaspora published in English